Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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