Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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