Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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