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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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