Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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