Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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