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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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