Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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