Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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