Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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