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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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