Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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