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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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