Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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