Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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