Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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