Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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