Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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