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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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