Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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