Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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