Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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