Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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