Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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