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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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