Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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