Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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