Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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