Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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