Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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