Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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