Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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