Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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