Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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