Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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