Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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