Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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