Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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