Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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