Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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