Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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