Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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