Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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