Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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