Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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