Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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