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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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