Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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