Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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