Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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