Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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