Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the 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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