Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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