Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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