Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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