Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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