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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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