Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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