Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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