Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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