Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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