Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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