Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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