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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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