Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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