Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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