Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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