Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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