Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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