Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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