Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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