Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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