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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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