Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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