Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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