Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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