Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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