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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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