Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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