Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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