Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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