Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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