Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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