Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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