Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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