Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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