Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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