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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates 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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