Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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