Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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