Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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