Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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