Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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