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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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