Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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