Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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