Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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