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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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