Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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