Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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