Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students 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 e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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