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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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