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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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