Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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