Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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