Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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