Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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