Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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