Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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