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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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