Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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