Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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