Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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