Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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