Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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