Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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