Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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