Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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