Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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