Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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