Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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