Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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