Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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