Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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