Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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