Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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