Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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