Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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