Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the 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 dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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