Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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