Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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