Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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