Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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