Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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