Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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