Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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