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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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