Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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