Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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