Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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