Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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