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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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