Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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