Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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