Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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