Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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