Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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