Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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