Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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