Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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