Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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