Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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