Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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