Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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