Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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