Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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