Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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