Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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