Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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