Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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