Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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