Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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