Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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