Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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