Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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