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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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