Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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