Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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