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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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