Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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