Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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