Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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