Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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