Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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