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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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