Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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