Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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