Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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