Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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