Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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