Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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