Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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