Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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