Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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