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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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