Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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