Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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