Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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