Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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