Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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