Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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