Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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