Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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