Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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