Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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