Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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