Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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