Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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