Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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