Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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