Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major 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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