Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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