Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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