Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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