Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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