Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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