Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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