Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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