Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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