Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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