Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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