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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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