Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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