Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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