Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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