Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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