Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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