Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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