Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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