Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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