Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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