Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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