Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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