Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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