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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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