Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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