Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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