Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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