Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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