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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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