Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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