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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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