Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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