Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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