Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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