Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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