Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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