Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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