Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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