Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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