Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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