Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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