Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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