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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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