Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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