Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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