Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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