Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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