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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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