Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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