Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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