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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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