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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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