Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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