Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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