Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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