Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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