Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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