Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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