Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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