Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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