Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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