Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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