Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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