Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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