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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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