Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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