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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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