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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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