Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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