Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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