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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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