Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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