Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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