Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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