Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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