Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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