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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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