Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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