Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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