Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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