Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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