Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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