Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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