Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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