Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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