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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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