Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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