Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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