Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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