Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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