Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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