Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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