Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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