Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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