Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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