Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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