Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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