Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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