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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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