Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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