Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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