Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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