Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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