Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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