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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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