Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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