Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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