Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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