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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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