Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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