Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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