Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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