Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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