Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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