Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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