Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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