Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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