Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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