Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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