Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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