Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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