Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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