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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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