Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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