Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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