Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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