Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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