Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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