Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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