Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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