Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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