Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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