Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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