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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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