Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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