Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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