Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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