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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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