Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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