Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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