Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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