Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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