Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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