Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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