Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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