Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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