Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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