Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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