Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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