Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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