Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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