Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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