Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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