Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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