Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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