Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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