Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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