Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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