Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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