Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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