Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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