Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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