Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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