Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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