Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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