Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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