Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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