Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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