Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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