Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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