Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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