Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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