Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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