Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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