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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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