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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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