Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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