Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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