Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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