Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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