Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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