Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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