Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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