Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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