Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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