Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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