Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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