Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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