Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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