Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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