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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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