Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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