Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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