Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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