Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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