Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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