Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What 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 we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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