Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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