Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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