Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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