Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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