Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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