Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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