Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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