Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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