Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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