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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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