Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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