Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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