Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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