Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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