Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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