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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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