Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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