Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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