Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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