Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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