Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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