Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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