Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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