Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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