Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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