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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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