Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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