Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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