Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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