Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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