Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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