Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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