Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key 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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