Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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