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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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