Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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