Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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