Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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