Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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