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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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