Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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