Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews 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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