Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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