Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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