Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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