Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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