Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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