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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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