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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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