Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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