Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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