Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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