Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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