Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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