Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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