Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational 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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