Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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