Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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