Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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