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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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