Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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