Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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