Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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