Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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