Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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