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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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