Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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