Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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