Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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