Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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