Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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