Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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