Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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