Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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