Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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