Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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