Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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