Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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