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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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