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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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