Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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