Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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