Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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