Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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