Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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