Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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