Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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