Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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