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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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