Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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