Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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