Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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