Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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