Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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