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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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