Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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