Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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