Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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