Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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