Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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