Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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