Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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