Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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