Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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