Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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