Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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