Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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