Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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