Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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