Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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