Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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