Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student 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 distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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