Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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