Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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